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<br />7A <br />:Pa~'e 14 <br /> <br />HOL;SI:'\G <br /> <br />i\,ctiOll H~8: Commerdal Linkage Fee <br />Another tool to increase available funds for the development of <br />affordable housing is instituting a commercial linkage fee, Through a <br />commercial linkage fee, developers of new commercial projects are <br />required to contribute to the affordable housing stock either by fee or <br />through construction of new units. <br /> <br />Objective: <br />. Complete a commercial linkage fee study for Redwood City, <br />including a review of California cities with commercial linkage <br />fees, benefits, and impacts for Redwood City. Outreach to <br />commercial and residential developers, housing <br />representatives, and the general public for input. <br /> <br />Funding Sources: <br /> <br />Complete commercial linkage fee study by 2010 <br />Community Development Services Department~ <br />Planning Division and Housing Division <br />Departmental Budget <br /> <br />Timeframe: <br />Responsible Agency: <br /> <br />ActiOJl H..9: Promote Sustainable Building Practices and Encrm~ <br />COt1.';t~rvation <br />for many residents, energy costs can be another major cost that is <br />difficult to pay. There are two ways that energy costs can be reduced: <br />through the use of efficient energy technologies and strategies, and <br />through the changes in individual behavior. In order to encourage the <br />use of energy efficient technologies and strategies, Redwood City is <br />drafting a Green Building Ordinance. The ordinance encourages the use <br />of landscaping to provide passive solar benefits, highly rated energy <br />efficient appliances, energy efficient site orientation, and the use of <br />solar heating systems. In addition, the City encourages energy <br />conservation by residents. <br /> <br />Objectives: <br />. Promote sustainable building design, construction, and <br />operations that facilitate lower energy costs for residents <br />through the adoption of a Green Building Ordinance. <br />. Assist in distributing information to the public regarding free <br />analysis of energy use, rebates, and other programs offered by <br />Pacific Gas & ElectriC Company through the provision of <br />educational information at City Hall. <br />. Continue to serve as an example of sustainable design and <br />energy and water efficiency in government buildings and <br />facilities. Pursue demonstration projects as a source for <br />community education. \ <br /> <br />__.'1 I - Lln <br /> <br /> <br />.........,...l-_~~~,.II... <br />